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scalene Antonyms
Opposite of scalene
Because the opposite of scalene shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having three sides of unequal length (of a triangle).
Usage Example
"The geometry students were asked to calculate the area of a equilateral triangle given the lengths of all three sides."
Strongest
equilateral
isosceles
• adjective (Context 2)
Having its axis inclined to the plane of its base rather than perpendicular to it (of a cone or cylinder).
Usage Example
"In solid geometry, the volume of a right cone is determined using the same formula as a right circular cone."
Strongest
right
Similar words to scalene
Words similar to scalene shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
scalenus
oblique
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Scalene. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/scalene